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FDA Calendar

FDA event calendar with catalyst dates for biotech and pharma

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Overview

FDA Calendar tracks upcoming Food and Drug Administration events and decisions for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. These events include PDUFA dates (drug approval deadlines), advisory committee meetings, and clinical trial result releases. FDA decisions are major binary catalysts that can cause significant price movement.

Event Types

Event TypeDescriptionImpact Level
PDUFA DateFDA deadline to approve or reject a drug applicationVery High
AdCom MeetingAdvisory committee meeting to review drug dataHigh
Phase 3 ResultsLate-stage clinical trial data releaseHigh
Phase 2 ResultsMid-stage clinical trial resultsModerate
NDA/BLA FilingNew drug application filing dateModerate
CRL ResponseComplete Response Letter deadlineHigh

Data Columns

ColumnDescription
SymbolStock ticker of the biotech/pharma company
CompanyCompany name
Event DateScheduled date of the FDA event
Event TypeType of FDA event (PDUFA, AdCom, etc.)
Drug NameName of the drug or therapy under review
IndicationDisease or condition the drug treats
StatusCurrent status of the application

How to Use

  • Review the calendar regularly for upcoming FDA catalysts
  • PDUFA dates are the highest-impact events for binary price movement
  • Cross-reference with the stock's technical setup for timing context
  • Be aware that FDA events create extreme volatility in both directions
  • Use filters to focus on specific event types or date ranges

Warning

FDA events are binary catalysts with extreme outcome uncertainty. Approval or rejection can cause 30-80% moves in either direction. This data is for awareness and research purposes only.

Combining with Other Tools

  • Check Options Lab volatility term structure to see how much move the options market is pricing for the FDA date
  • Cross-reference with Options Flow to see if smart money is positioning bullish or bearish ahead of the event
  • Use Fundamental Ranking to assess the company's overall financial health beyond the single catalyst
  • Monitor Volume Alerts for unusual volume spikes as the FDA date approaches

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